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Okemah, OK
Full City Profile · Oklahoma · Okfuskee County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,058
Population
986/sq mi density
$32,232
Median Income
$18,300 per capita
$65,000
Home Value
$129,651 Zillow
$694
Median Rent
25.5% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
310 sunny days/yr
410
Violent Crime/100K
5,682 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.4 / 5.0
$32,232 median income, 0.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$65,000 home value, $694/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
410 violent crimes/100K (8% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Okemah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. The area receives 5.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 45.
Temperature
40°F Jan (4°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 61.8°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 310 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 872 ft (266 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 986/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4293°N, 96.3003°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Okfuskee County County |
| Nearest Airport | Okmulgee Regional/Paul And Betty Abbott Field (OKM) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 45.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 40.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 96.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 15.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 42°F (6°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 2.6 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 4.7 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 50°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 2.3 in |
Okemah has a seasonal temperature swing of 42°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.6") and January the driest (1.5").